January 2009
14 posts
In faith and football, Polamalu is without equal →
He is a new father, a proud husband, a passionate man in all he does, one who always attempts to separate emotion from mental acumen. The way Polamalu sees it, he can worship in an encompassing manner, be a loving father and husband and still seek to knock ball carriers and receivers around. He can do all of that by employing the passion for life that helps define him.
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Mankiw Xtra! →
Alignment
This time of year, people talk a lot about goals. I know I’ve been thinking about what I want to accomplish. But it seems I need to first consider my values. The things I’ve been working hardest at, really pouring my guts into, are lowest on my values. If God and family are most important, they shouldn’t receive less time and effort than work and school.
This year I’m...
What were they thinking? →
If you look at the world, many organizations and the leaders of these organizations are making decisions on a daily basis that essentially make no sense.
Faith
“When people stop believing in God, they don’t believe in nothing. They believe in anything.”
-G.K. Chesterton
Making Wireframes Look Sketchy →
One danger with wireframes is the potential to get stuck in the details of how they look. Understandably, clients are eager to see how their site is going to look. Inevitably this leads to questions…
Gunnar's New Ride
Why do all his toys say “made in China?” I’m the one who had to build them!
Five rejected names for “Cooter” on The Dukes of... →
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“… today’s Win7 borkfest proves Microsoft is still too clueless about...”
– Gina Trapani — In 2009, Microsoft Still Underestimates the Web
Grain and New Wine
They do not cry to Me from their heart, but they wail upon their beds; they gash and distress and assemble themselves [in mourning] for grain and new wine; they rebel against Me.
— Hosea 7:14 (Amplified Bible)
How times change. Just 8 years ago we cried, “God save us!” Now it’s, “How dare they pray at a government function!”
The Creative Habit
Destiny, quite often, is a determined parent.
— Twyla Tharp — The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
Keeping Sight of What's Important
If I’m to live for God, I’m going to have to spend more time with him. Like working hard to take care of my family but not spending time with them, it defeats the purpose.
Today I managed to get up early and read some scripture. It made for a much better start to the day than getting up early to do homework or check email.
I really want to keep this up because my relationship with...